The Nurture Room

Teacher: Mrs Holmes

The Nurture Room is a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment tailored to meet the developmental, emotional, and educational needs of children who may face barriers in accessing the EYFS curriculum. It provides targeted interventions and a nurturing atmosphere to help children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

Key Objectives

• To support children with additional needs in a calm and structured setting.
• To promote emotional well-being, resilience, and self-regulation.
• To provide differentiated access to the EYFS curriculum.
• To foster positive relationships and social skills.
• To build confidence and independence in learning.

Environment Features

• Calm and Cozy Spaces: Soft furnishings, sensory corners, and quiet zones to help children self-regulate.
• Visual Supports: Timetables, emotion charts, and communication boards to aid understanding and routine.
• Flexible Learning Areas: Zones for play-based learning, focused tasks, and small group work.
• Sensory Resources: Tools to support sensory integration and reduce anxiety (e.g., weighted blankets, fidget toys).
• Inclusive Materials: EYFS resources adapted for different learning styles and abilities.

Staffing and Approach

• Led by trained practitioners with expertise in child development, SEND, and emotional literacy.
• Uses a nurture-based approach, drawing on principles from attachment theory and trauma-informed practice.
• Regular collaboration with parents, carers, and external professionals (e.g., speech and language therapists, educational psychologists).

Curriculum Access

• Activities are aligned with EYFS areas of learning but adapted to individual needs.
• Emphasis on personal, social, and emotional development (PSED) as a foundation for learning.
• Use of play, storytelling, music, and movement to engage children meaningfully.

Monitoring and Progress

• Individual support plans and regular reviews.
• Observations and assessments to track emotional and academic progress.
• Transition support for reintegration into the main classroom or next educational stage.